Javier Hernandez heading for Man Utd exit with Atletico Madrid set to pounce

ON HIS WAY? Manchester United forward Javier Hernandez may be heading to the Old Trafford exit door [GETTY]

The Mexico forward is facing an uncertain future following the arrival of new manager Louis Van Gaal at Old Trafford.

Van Gaal has provided Hernandez with no guarantees of first-team football, with Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck already at his disposal.

And Atletico boss Diego Simeone admits he may look to take advantage of the uncertainty surrounding the 26-year-old's future as he attempts to bolster his forward line.

"We speak to the sporting directors, we gave them the ideas on the type of players we want and then they get the players," Simeone said.

"With Javier Hernandez and plenty of other great players, anything is possible. We can't close the door to anyone until the transfer window closes.

TARGET: Diego Simeone says Hernandez is a good option for Atletico [GETTY]

“He is a vertical player, great in one on one situations, he's a great option for any team”

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone

"He is a vertical player, great in one on one situations, he's a great option for any team."

The Spanish champions lost talisman Diego Costa to Chelsea this month, while veteran David Villa has also left to join Manchester City's MLS franchise New York City.

Despite having added Mario Mandzukic to his forward line, Simeone is eager to secure more firepower ahead of the new season.

Hernandez joined United in 2010 from Mexican side Guadalajara and enjoyed a sensational debut campaign in England netting 20 times.

He continued to prove himself as a prolific goalscorer under the reign of, the now retired, Sir Alex Ferguson.

Hernandez, however, was marginalised last season during David Moyes' unsuccessful stint at the club and managed to only find the back of the net on nine occasions, four of which came in the Capital One Cup.